SWU News for January 21, 2013

2012-2013 theme verse:

"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful."
Hebrews 10:23 (NIV)

Teens' bridge to success is SWU student's passion

Eric Jackson, a SWU human services student, founded R3 inc., an organization that serves as a bridge between teens and community programs as well as resources available in the Charleston area. Read more>>

SWU team helps with Sandy relief

SWU students, along with graduates, staff and a team from Denton Wesleyan Church traveled to the New York area for a week spent assisting in the rebuilding of homes devastated by Superstorm Sandy. Read more>>

Compassion motivates SWU graduate

A compassion for children led Steve Shiflet, a 1983 Southern Wesleyan University business graduate, to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home at Greenwood. He currently serves as their vice president for business. Read more>>

SWU to offer fully online degrees in February

Southern Wesleyan University has been offering flexible programs to working adults for 25 years, but new fully-online programs are about to take flexibility to the next level. Courses are taught in a flexible virtual classroom experience, designed to be both engaging and challenging. Students have access to a variety of learning resources and can complete their online degrees on their own schedule. Read more>>

New tech tool will enhance IT Office and Library support to students, employees

The Office of Information Technology has added a new tool to its support technology to help better assist students, faculty and staff. Bomgar is a tool that will offer chat and remote screen sharing as part of the IT Office’s customer support to the campus in Central as well as SWU’s education centers across the state. Read more>>

This week in Chapel

Wed., Jan. 23 - Prayer Walk

View chapels online

Spiritual Emphasis is next week

Spiritual Emphasis will feature Heath Mullikin, pastor of Oakway United Wesleyan Church, Oakway, S.C., as the speaker. Services will be 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28; 10:50 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29; and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. Download a flyer here

Chapel Checkers

Chapel checkers will be needed for all spiritual emphasis services. For details or to sign up, download this form.

Fine arts events

Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. | “Back by Request”- SWU Music Alumni Concert

7:30 p.m. Adults, $5; Children under 12, students with ID, SWU students- FREE.

Music graduates return to the campus in Central and join Dr. Melanie Rowell, professor of music, for an evening of beautiful music in a benefit concert for the Fine Arts Scholarship Fund. Performing will be Dr. Jonathan Crutchfield, organ; Jac Mandel, guitar; Amber James, soprano; and Dr. Melanie Rowell, soprano. These performers combine their talent to bring a variety of musical selections sure to delight the listener. The concert will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Call (864) 644-5408 for ticket information.

Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. | The Tarradiddle Players present: “The True Story of the 3 Pigs”
Adults, $5; Children under 12, students with ID, SWU students- FREE.

Returning for their 2013 performance, actors from the Charlotte Children’s Theatre will present a unique approach to the familiar story of The Three Little Pigs – the title has been tweaked, but the facts remain the same. Children of all ages will enjoy this Tuesday evening presentation in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Call (864) 644-5408 for ticket information.

Download a complete Fine Arts calendar

From Health Services

Influenza (flu) is a respiratory infection of the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Stomach flu and influenza are not the same thing.

Symptoms include the following:

Fever (usually above 100)
Cough and or sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Headache
Chills
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea (mostly in children)

Flu Prevention:

Your best defense against the flu is the vaccine (contact Nurse Herron for information regarding a vaccine).
The next best defense is to wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer frequently, especially after touching common surfaces such as door handles.
Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing with either a disposable tissue or a sleeve, and avoid touching your face.
Avoid contact with people who are sick.
Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of water to keep the immune system working at its best.

If you have any questions regarding the flu or have any of the above symptoms please contact Nurse Herron.

Dr. Beacham will be in the Health Center Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. To see the doctor, please contact Lori Herron, university nurse, at ext. 5139 or email lherron@swu.edu.

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